草榴社区

Cedar Springs Waldorf School Photo - Located off of El Dorado Road near its intersection with Motherlode Drive, just minutes from Highway 50.

Best Placerville 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 220 students in Placerville, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Placerville, CA is El Dorado Adventist School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
25% of private elementary schools in Placerville, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Placerville 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
El Dorado Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
1900 Broadway
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3560
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Acceptance rate listed
Cedar Springs Waldorf School
Cedar Springs Waldorf School Photo - Located off of El Dorado Road near its intersection with Motherlode Drive, just minutes from Highway 50.
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
First Friends Montessori
Montessori School
(2)
3132 Sheridan St
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-0567
Gr: K-4 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Summitview Academy
Special Education School
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Placerville, California

Placerville, California 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Summitview (Closed 2014)
All-girls | Special Education School
5036 Sunrey Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students
4300 Forni Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 624-2412
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students

Overview

This Town (Placerville)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
220 Students
504,490 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
44,285 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
30%
28%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.74
# American Indian Students
10 Students
2,779 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
57,677 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
81,151 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
17%
# Black Students
8 Students
23,623 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
180 Students
193,701 Students
% White Students
65%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,916 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
43 Students
123,004 Students
% of Others Students
15%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Placerville, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Placerville, CA is El Dorado Adventist School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Placerville?
4 private elementary schools are located in Placerville.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Placerville?
25% of private elementary schools in Placerville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Placerville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Placerville include: First Friends Montessori vs. Cedar Springs Waldorf School

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